About Neilsons

Neilsons Solicitors and Estate Agents is a multi-award-winning Solicitor estate agency based in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Founded in 1977, we bring nearly 50 years of experience helping clients buy and sell property — alongside expert advice on Wills, Powers of Attorney and Executries.

We’re proud winners of Scottish Legal Awards Firm of the Year 2025, multiple Residential Property Team of the Year awards, and Scottish Agent of the Year – with 1,400+ five star Google and Facebook reviews reflecting our commitment to outstanding client care.

Neilsons is one of Scotland’s few true one-stop property shops, offering in-house estate agency, conveyancing and private client services via over 100 experts across six local offices. Our legal and property teams work together under one roof, delivering faster communication and smoother transactions.

We believe in plain talking advice, first name service and a genuinely client first approach – removing stress from moving home.

We offer free property appraisals, free house doctor advice, free initial consultations, no charge for noting interest or unsuccessful offers, and no upfront costs under our current sales promotion.

Friendly. Experienced. Award-winning.

Speak to Neilsons today – you’ll be in safe hands.

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Why Use Neilsons?

Here are just some of the reasons clients instruct Neilsons…

Multi-Award-Winning Firm

No other Solicitor Estate Agent has won more awards than Neilsons in the past 5 years! We are a multi award winning firm, providing an award winning innovative client service.

Winners of legit, highly competitive awards including:

The Times’ Scottish Legal Awards “Firm of the Year (under 250 employees)” 2025;
The Times’ Scottish Legal Awards “Marketing and Business Development Team of the Year” 2025;
The Times’ Scottish Legal Awards “Property Team of the Year” 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025;
The Times’ Scottish Legal Awards “Excellence in Client Care” 2022 and 2024;
The Herald Law Awards of Scotland’s “High Street Firm of the Year” 2021;
The Negotiator Awards’ “Scottish Agent of the Year” 2019, 2022 and 2024.

Over 1400+ Reviews

Over 1400+ reviews from genuine clients on Google and Facebook.

Local Expertise

Deep knowledge of the Edinburgh and Lothians property market with local expertise that helps achieve the best possible price for your property.

Nearly 50 Years Experience

Nearly 50 years experience in the Edinburgh and Lothians residential market. We are a Firm of Solicitors who have been specialising in buying and selling property since 1977. Your sale and/or purchase will be under the supervision of an experienced Solicitor or Law Society Accredited Paralegal who will be on hand with friendly and professional advice every step of the way.

Access to Client Portal

Free and exclusive access to ‘My Reports’ – our client Estate Agency portal where you can track your property’s performance and view all enquiries in real time.

Active Buyers Database of 140,000

We are one of the top selling ESPC Member Firms and therefore we have a large and comprehensive database of 140,000 active buyers on our Estate Agency system. If they are matched to your property, they will be matched within seconds of your property going live and sent the details immediately. Not all Agents offer this as part of their service!

Unique Budget Plan Service

Unique budget plan service confirming not only a comprehensive estimate of competitive fees and outlays but taking into consideration your mortgage. We’ll show you the bigger picture with full transparency from the outset. Why not obtain an estimate?

Strong Marketing Package

Exceptionally strong marketing package, co-ordinating every aspect of your sale including Home Report, Floor Plan, For Sale board, and any other advertising instructed. Access to all cutting edge marketing options including digital brochures, videos, drone and aerial footage, 360 tours, and even CGI/virtual staging. In addition, we can recommend full and partial staging options. Learn more about our marketing options here.

Number 1 for Sales

We’re currently number 1 for listings and sales on both ESPC and Rightmove.

Large Local Prescence

Six strategically placed throughout Edinburgh in Corstorphine, Edinburgh City Centre, South Queensferry and Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. Your property will be advertised in our shop fronts including on our modern portrait style media players.

Free House Doctor Advice

House Doctor advice included free and as standard so you avoid common pitfalls prior to surveyor visit and present your property in the best possible light for marketing, ultimately resulting in achieving a higher sales price.

Sophisticated Systems

Sophisticated client management systems – we keep in regular touch with clients personally and utilise the best new technology wherever possible to enhance the client experience.

Free Purchase Advice

If purchasing a property, we do not charge for Noting Interest or any unsuccessful Offers. In addition, we have a unique price matrix calculator that is only exclusively available to Neilsons clients to assist with deciding what to Offer.